Wimberley, TX 78676 (Hays County)
About this property
One of a kind custom artisan retreat tucked beneath a canopy of mature trees on 2.5 private acres just outside of Wimberley. Every detail of this thoughtfully designed home was curated to create a unique living experience connected to nature and filled with character. As you enter the home you are welcomed by a dramatic 24 foot tower surrounded by windows that flood the space with natural light. An antique stained glass window casts changing colors throughout the day adding warmth and artistry to the entry experience. The stunning living room features soaring ceilings, exposed beams, expansive casement windows, and a custom stone fireplace mantel imported from Mexico. Over 100 year old long leaf pine flooring runs throughout the main living areas of the home while the custom built in bookshelves beside the fireplace are crafted from rare old growth long leaf pine. The bedrooms feature solid oak flooring. Designed to embrace indoor outdoor living, the large casement pella windows open directly to the covered balcony while oversized eaves help naturally cool the home year round. The primary suite features a spa inspired bathroom with a greenhouse style area behind the soaking tub and shower complete with skylight and windows overlooking the surrounding trees. Step outside to a private Hill Country sanctuary complete with an incredible greenhouse, raised garden beds, terraced pathways, and a charming chicken house all separately fenced with 6 foot iron fencing. The property also features an approximately 16.5 x 40 workshop with water and 100 amp power along with an attached 20 x 40 covered carport ideal for a boat, travel trailer, or hobby space. Additional updates include a standing seam metal roof installed in 2025 along with fresh interior and front exterior paint completed in 2025. This property offers a lifestyle centered around gardening, entertaining, creating, and enjoying the beauty and tranquility that make Wimberley so special.
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About the Area
521 Rancho Grande Dr is located in Wimberley, Texas, in Hays County. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, driven by the explosive growth of San Marcos and Kyle-Buda corridor connecting Austin and San Antonio. The county blends Hill Country character in its western reaches, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, with rapidly urbanizing communities along the I-35 corridor.
The Blanco River and Barton Creek headwaters flow through Hays County, carving spring-fed swimming holes beloved by generations of Texans. Jacob's Well, a natural cylindrical karstic spring, and the swimming holes of Blue Hole Regional Park draw visitors year-round. The Edwards Plateau escarpment creates dramatic topographic relief in the western half of the county.
Wimberley had an estimated population of 2,873 as of 2023. The 78676 zip code has a median household income of $86,819, a median home value of $476,100, and a median age of 48.7. The average household size is 2.37 people.
Texas State University anchors San Marcos, supporting a significant education and healthcare sector. The I-35 corridor has attracted major distribution centers and manufacturing. The western Hill Country communities of Wimberley and Dripping Springs have become destination wine, dining, and retreat markets commanding premium real estate prices.
Demographic data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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